An electronic device can connect to and communicate with multiple independent load medias. The electronic device comprises a processor and a first switch module. The processor is capable of switching between a first working mode and a second working mode. Under the second working mode, the processor can generate a second control signal whereby independent connections are established between at least two load medias and the first switch module. The processor processes the signals from the selected load medias simultaneously.
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1. An electronic device capable of connecting with a plurality of load medias, the electronic device comprising: a processor for generating different control signals and processing signals; an inputting module connected to the processor and configured to select at least one of the load medias; a display module connected to the processor; a touch screen connected to the display module; a USB hub connected to the touch screen, a keyboard, and a mouse; a first switch module connected to the processor and the load medias; and a second switch module connected between the processor and the USB hub; wherein a predetermined key of the inputting module is pressed to switch between a first working mode and a second working mode; wherein in the first working mode, when a specified load media is selected, the processor generates a first control signal, and the first switch module establishes an electronic connection between the specified load media and the processor, in response to the first control signal generated by the processor; wherein in the second working mode, when at least two load medias are selected, the processor generates a second control signal, and the first switch module establishes independent electronic connections between the at least two selected load medias and the processor, the processor simultaneously processes signals outputted from the at least two selected load medias and executes the same process for the at least two selected load medias; wherein the second switch module turns on to establish an electrical connection(s) between the selected load media(s) and the USB hub in response to the connecting signal for allowing the keyboard and the mouse to control the selected load media(s).
An electronic device connects to multiple independent data sources (load medias) and processes them. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, selecting one data source connects it to the processor. In mode 2, selecting multiple data sources connects them all independently to the processor for simultaneous signal processing, applying the same process to each. An input module selects the data sources. A display shows the processed signals. A touchscreen overlaying the display connects to a USB hub for keyboard and mouse control. A first switch module connects the processor to the data sources. A second switch module enables keyboard/mouse control of selected data sources in mode 2.
2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the display module displays the processed signals from the processor which is provided by the at least two selected load medias in a picture-in-picture manner.
The electronic device (as described in: An electronic device connects to multiple independent data sources (load medias) and processes them. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, selecting one data source connects it to the processor. In mode 2, selecting multiple data sources connects them all independently to the processor for simultaneous signal processing, applying the same process to each. An input module selects the data sources. A display shows the processed signals. A touchscreen overlaying the display connects to a USB hub for keyboard and mouse control. A first switch module connects the processor to the data sources. A second switch module enables keyboard/mouse control of selected data sources in mode 2.) displays the signals from the multiple selected data sources simultaneously in a picture-in-picture format.
3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the display module displays the processed signals from the processor which is provided by the at least two selected load medias in windows parallel with each other.
The electronic device (as described in: An electronic device connects to multiple independent data sources (load medias) and processes them. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, selecting one data source connects it to the processor. In mode 2, selecting multiple data sources connects them all independently to the processor for simultaneous signal processing, applying the same process to each. An input module selects the data sources. A display shows the processed signals. A touchscreen overlaying the display connects to a USB hub for keyboard and mouse control. A first switch module connects the processor to the data sources. A second switch module enables keyboard/mouse control of selected data sources in mode 2.) displays the signals from the multiple selected data sources simultaneously in separate, parallel windows.
4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor comprises different processing units for converting different formats signals into a specified format signals; the processor further detects format of signals outputted by the selected load media to select a processing unit for converting the format signals.
The electronic device (as described in: An electronic device connects to multiple independent data sources (load medias) and processes them. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, selecting one data source connects it to the processor. In mode 2, selecting multiple data sources connects them all independently to the processor for simultaneous signal processing, applying the same process to each. An input module selects the data sources. A display shows the processed signals. A touchscreen overlaying the display connects to a USB hub for keyboard and mouse control. A first switch module connects the processor to the data sources. A second switch module enables keyboard/mouse control of selected data sources in mode 2.) includes different processing units within the processor, each designed to convert different signal formats into a common format. The processor automatically detects the format of each selected data source's signal and chooses the appropriate processing unit for conversion.
5. The electronic device of claim 4 , further comprising a plurality of converter members corresponding to the load media in a one-to-one relationship; wherein each of the converter members is connected between the corresponding load media and the first switch module; each of the converter members comprises a specified format code; the processor obtains the specified format code in the converter member corresponding to the selected load media(s)for converting the signals into a predetermined format.
The electronic device (as described in: The electronic device includes different processing units within the processor, each designed to convert different signal formats into a common format. The processor automatically detects the format of each selected data source's signal and chooses the appropriate processing unit for conversion. An electronic device connects to multiple independent data sources (load medias) and processes them. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, selecting one data source connects it to the processor. In mode 2, selecting multiple data sources connects them all independently to the processor for simultaneous signal processing, applying the same process to each. An input module selects the data sources. A display shows the processed signals. A touchscreen overlaying the display connects to a USB hub for keyboard and mouse control. A first switch module connects the processor to the data sources. A second switch module enables keyboard/mouse control of selected data sources in mode 2.) uses separate converter modules, one for each data source. Each converter module sits between its data source and the first switch module. Each converter module has a specific format code that the processor reads to determine the correct processing unit for signal conversion to a predetermined format.
6. The electronic device of claim 4 , further comprising a plurality of converter members corresponding to the load media in a one-to-one relationship; wherein the electronic device comprises a power supply and a second resistor; each of the converter member comprises a specified first resistor; the electronic device further stores a table of the relationship between different voltages and format codes; the power supply is connected to processor though the second resistor; an end of the first resistor is connected to the second resistor, and the other end of the resistor is grounded; the processor selects the corresponding processing unit for converting the signals into a predetermined format based on the voltage divided on the first resistor.
The electronic device (as described in: The electronic device includes different processing units within the processor, each designed to convert different signal formats into a common format. The processor automatically detects the format of each selected data source's signal and chooses the appropriate processing unit for conversion. An electronic device connects to multiple independent data sources (load medias) and processes them. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, selecting one data source connects it to the processor. In mode 2, selecting multiple data sources connects them all independently to the processor for simultaneous signal processing, applying the same process to each. An input module selects the data sources. A display shows the processed signals. A touchscreen overlaying the display connects to a USB hub for keyboard and mouse control. A first switch module connects the processor to the data sources. A second switch module enables keyboard/mouse control of selected data sources in mode 2.) has a converter module for each data source. Each converter has a specific resistor. The device contains a power supply connected to the processor through a second resistor. One end of each converter module's resistor connects to the second resistor, the other to ground. The processor uses a lookup table to determine signal format based on the voltage across the converter's resistor, then selects the processing unit.
7. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the number of the plurality of load medias is four; the first switch module comprises three first switch units; each of the first switch units comprises a first switch, a second switch, and a third switch; each of the first switch, the second switch, and the third switch includes a first inputting terminal, a second inputting terminal, and an outputting signal; the first and second inputting terminals of the first switch are connected to two of the load medias respectively, the outputting terminal of the first switch is connected to the first inputting terminal of the third switch; the first and second inputting terminals of the second switch are connected to the rest of the load medias respectively, and the outputting terminal of the second switch is connected to the second inputting terminal of the third switch; the outputting terminal of the third switch is connected to the processor.
The electronic device (as described in: An electronic device connects to multiple independent data sources (load medias) and processes them. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, selecting one data source connects it to the processor. In mode 2, selecting multiple data sources connects them all independently to the processor for simultaneous signal processing, applying the same process to each. An input module selects the data sources. A display shows the processed signals. A touchscreen overlaying the display connects to a USB hub for keyboard and mouse control. A first switch module connects the processor to the data sources. A second switch module enables keyboard/mouse control of selected data sources in mode 2.) connects to four data sources using a first switch module containing three switch units. Each unit has three switches, each with two inputs and one output. The first two switches each connect to two of the data sources, and their outputs connect to the inputs of the third switch. The third switch's output connects to the processor.
8. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the second switch module comprises a first switch, a second switch, and a third switch; each of the first switch, the second switch, and the third switch includes a first inputting terminal, a second inputting terminal, and an outputting terminal; the first and second inputting terminals of the first switch are connected to two of the load medias respectively; the outputting terminal of the first switch is connected to the first inputting terminal of the third switch; the first and second inputting terminals of the second switch are connected to the rest of the load medias respectively; the outputting terminal of the second switch is connected to the second inputting terminal of the third switch; the outputting terminal of the third switch is connected to the processor.
The electronic device (as described in: An electronic device connects to multiple independent data sources (load medias) and processes them. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, selecting one data source connects it to the processor. In mode 2, selecting multiple data sources connects them all independently to the processor for simultaneous signal processing, applying the same process to each. An input module selects the data sources. A display shows the processed signals. A touchscreen overlaying the display connects to a USB hub for keyboard and mouse control. A first switch module connects the processor to the data sources. A second switch module enables keyboard/mouse control of selected data sources in mode 2.) includes a second switch module which contains a first switch, a second switch, and a third switch. Each of the switches includes a first inputting terminal, a second inputting terminal, and an outputting terminal. The first and second inputting terminals of the first switch are connected to two of the load medias respectively. The outputting terminal of the first switch is connected to the first inputting terminal of the third switch. The first and second inputting terminals of the second switch are connected to the rest of the load medias respectively. The outputting terminal of the second switch is connected to the second inputting terminal of the third switch. The outputting terminal of the third switch is connected to the processor.
9. An electronic device connected a plurality of load medias through a corresponding converter member, the electronic device comprising: a processor for generating different control signals and processing signals; an inputting module connected to the processor and configured to select at least one of the load medias; a display module connected to the processor; a touch screen connected to the display module; and a USB hub connected to the touch screen, a keyboard, and a mouse; wherein a predetermined key of the inputting module is pressed to switch between a first working mode and a second working mode; wherein the processor comprises different processing units for converting different formats signals into a specified format signals; the processor further detects format of signals outputted by the selected load media to select a processing unit for converting the format signals; wherein a first switch module is connected between the processor and the load medias; wherein a second switch module is connected between the processor and the USB hub; wherein a predetermined key of the inputting module is pressed to switch between a first working mode and a second working mode; wherein in the first working mode, when a specified load media is selected, the processor generates a first control signal, and the first switch module establishes an electronic connection between the specified load media and the processor, in response to the first control signal generated by the processor; wherein in the second working mode, when at least two load medias are selected, the processor generates a second control signal, and the first switch module establishes independent electronic connections between the at least two selected load medias and the processor, the processor simultaneously processes signals outputted from the at least two selected load medias and executes the same process for the at least two selected load medias; wherein the second switch module turns on to establish an electrical connection(s) between the selected load media(s) and the USB hub in response to the connecting signal for allowing the keyboard and the mouse to control the selected load media(s).
An electronic device connects to multiple data sources via converter modules. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, one data source is connected. In mode 2, multiple data sources connect for simultaneous processing. The processor has units to convert different signal formats, detecting each source's format. A first switch module connects to the sources, and a second enables keyboard/mouse control of data sources via a USB hub connected to a touchscreen/display. An input selects sources. In mode 1, the first switch connects the selected source to the processor. In mode 2, the first switch creates independent connections for the selected sources, enabling concurrent processing.
10. The electronic device of claim 9 , wherein the display module displays the processed signals from the processor which is provided by the at least two selected load medias in a picture-in-picture manner.
The electronic device (as described in: An electronic device connects to multiple data sources via converter modules. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, one data source is connected. In mode 2, multiple data sources connect for simultaneous processing. The processor has units to convert different signal formats, detecting each source's format. A first switch module connects to the sources, and a second enables keyboard/mouse control of data sources via a USB hub connected to a touchscreen/display. An input selects sources. In mode 1, the first switch connects the selected source to the processor. In mode 2, the first switch creates independent connections for the selected sources, enabling concurrent processing.) displays signals from the simultaneously processed multiple data sources in a picture-in-picture view.
11. The electronic device of claim 9 , wherein the display module displays the processed signals from the processor which is provided by the at least two selected load medias in windows parallel with each other.
The electronic device (as described in: An electronic device connects to multiple data sources via converter modules. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, one data source is connected. In mode 2, multiple data sources connect for simultaneous processing. The processor has units to convert different signal formats, detecting each source's format. A first switch module connects to the sources, and a second enables keyboard/mouse control of data sources via a USB hub connected to a touchscreen/display. An input selects sources. In mode 1, the first switch connects the selected source to the processor. In mode 2, the first switch creates independent connections for the selected sources, enabling concurrent processing.) displays signals from the simultaneously processed multiple data sources in side-by-side, parallel windows.
12. The electronic device of claim 9 , further comprising a plurality of converter members corresponding to the load media in a one-to-one relationship; wherein each of the converter members is connected between the corresponding load media and the first switch module.
The electronic device (as described in: An electronic device connects to multiple data sources via converter modules. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, one data source is connected. In mode 2, multiple data sources connect for simultaneous processing. The processor has units to convert different signal formats, detecting each source's format. A first switch module connects to the sources, and a second enables keyboard/mouse control of data sources via a USB hub connected to a touchscreen/display. An input selects sources. In mode 1, the first switch connects the selected source to the processor. In mode 2, the first switch creates independent connections for the selected sources, enabling concurrent processing.) includes a set of converter modules. Each data source connects to the processor through its own dedicated converter module, which interfaces with the first switch module.
13. The electronic device of claim 12 , wherein each of the converter members comprises a specified format code; the processor obtains the specified format code in the converter member corresponding to the selected load media(s)for converting the signals into a predetermined format.
The electronic device (as described in: The electronic device includes a set of converter modules. Each data source connects to the processor through its own dedicated converter module, which interfaces with the first switch module. An electronic device connects to multiple data sources via converter modules. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, one data source is connected. In mode 2, multiple data sources connect for simultaneous processing. The processor has units to convert different signal formats, detecting each source's format. A first switch module connects to the sources, and a second enables keyboard/mouse control of data sources via a USB hub connected to a touchscreen/display. An input selects sources. In mode 1, the first switch connects the selected source to the processor. In mode 2, the first switch creates independent connections for the selected sources, enabling concurrent processing.) uses a format code in each converter module. The processor reads the converter module's code to determine the proper processing unit needed for signal conversion to a predetermined format.
14. The electronic device of claim 12 , further comprising a power supply and a second resistor; wherein each of the converter member comprises a specified first resistor; the electronic device further stores a table of the relationship between different voltages and format codes; the power supply is connected to processor though the second resistor; an end of the first resistor is connected to the second resistor, and the other end of the resistor is grounded; the processor selects the corresponding processing unit for converting the signals into a predetermined format based on the voltage divided on the first resistor.
The electronic device (as described in: The electronic device includes a set of converter modules. Each data source connects to the processor through its own dedicated converter module, which interfaces with the first switch module. An electronic device connects to multiple data sources via converter modules. A processor switches between two modes. In mode 1, one data source is connected. In mode 2, multiple data sources connect for simultaneous processing. The processor has units to convert different signal formats, detecting each source's format. A first switch module connects to the sources, and a second enables keyboard/mouse control of data sources via a USB hub connected to a touchscreen/display. An input selects sources. In mode 1, the first switch connects the selected source to the processor. In mode 2, the first switch creates independent connections for the selected sources, enabling concurrent processing.) has a power supply and a resistor. Each data source converter has a specific resistor. The device stores a voltage-to-format code table. The power supply connects to the processor through the resistor. Each converter's resistor connects to the resistor and ground. The processor uses the voltage across the resistor to choose the signal processing unit.
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